Media Statements

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:06 PM
Record Police Budget begins biggest boost to policing in three decades
The Palaszczuk Government’s 2020/21 record Police Budget will contribute to the biggest boost to policing in Queensland in three decades.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 02:57 PM
Record Qld transport, roads spend supports jobs, COVID recovery
The Palaszczuk Government will deliver its fifth record roads and transport budget for Queensland, with $26.9 billion to support 23,600 jobs as part of the state’s economic recovery plan.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 02:55 PM
The Palaszczuk Government is backing Queensland small businesses to further drive economic recovery with a $140 million Big Plans for Small Business strategy funded in Budget 2020-21 to lift competitiveness and resilience.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 02:52 PM
A record $14.2 billion in education funding has been allocated by the Palaszczuk Government in the 2020-21 State Budget.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 02:51 PM
Health budget to unite and recover from COVID-19
A $21.8 billion record health budget will help build new and improved hospitals, ambulance stations and health facilities, creating more than 4400 construction and health jobs.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 02:15 PM
Budget to keep Queensland COVID Safe and bouncing back
Queensland’s COVID-19 response will continue to keep Queenslanders safe and support our ongoing economic recovery thanks to an additional $360.5 million Budget allocation for a range of critical health-related services.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 02:11 PM
Budget 2020-21 drives economic recovery through 1000 election commitments
Queensland’s 2020-2021 budget will deliver on key election commitments as the Palaszczuk Government continues to deliver its plan for economic recovery.

Mon 30 Nov 20 at 03:35 PM
COVID-19 travel trends drive more morning services into 2021
Analysis of post-COVID travel habits show some public transport users travel to work later in the morning to avoid crowded services.

Mon 30 Nov 20 at 11:25 AM
Guardianship reforms improve safeguards for vulnerable Queenslanders
Substantial reforms to strengthen Queensland’s guardianship system have taken effect today, giving greater protection to the more vulnerable in our community such as the elderly and those with impaired capacity.

Mon 30 Nov 20 at 10:56 AM
Holy Shrek! Brisbane to host first 100% capacity musical in Australia
Shrek, Fiona and Donkey are coming to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in the first major musical to open to a 100% capacity audience in Australia, without a special exemption required, since the onset of COVID-19.

Mon 30 Nov 20 at 10:48 AM
Local residents urged to help shape new hospital in Bundaberg
Residents from the Bundaberg, North Burnett, Fraser Coast and Discovery Coast areas have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape planning for a new hospital in Bundaberg, with public consultation starting today (Monday 30 November).

Sun 29 Nov 20 at 07:00 AM
Qld Govt launches major tourism blitz as borders reopen
The Palaszczuk Government will today launch a major tourism campaign in Queensland’s largest domestic tourism markets as the state’s border reopens to NSW and Victoria this week.